Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Job Purpose:

To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of electrical systems within the foundry, preventing and resolving electrical issues to minimise downtime and maintain optimal productivity.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

* Install, maintain, repair and replace electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures

* Inspect and test electrical systems and components

* Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs of electrical equipment; install and control electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; understand and follow safety procedures and policies

* To carry our scheduled preventative maintenance checks and procedures and record and report any adverse signed, symptoms or trends.

* To respond to and assist with emergency/breakdown situations on any item of plant or equipment as necessary.

* To carry out diagnostic checks of faulty plant and equipment and strip down, replace/repair and re-assemble as necessary.

* To correctly interpret electrical drawings and work from hand sketched and verbal instructions to carry out repairs and maintenance.

* To maintain adequate stocks or materials, parts and equipment to fulfil maintenance duties.

* To use hand tools and equipment correctly and safely for carrying our maintenance activities.

* To use measuring equipment and instruments for installation or modification of plant and equipment and for calibration of plant, equipment and controls as necessary.

* To co-operate with departmental colleagues on all aspects of departmental activities and practical/technical problem solving.

* To ensure the secure, safe storage of materials and equipment at all timed.

* To report any malfunctions of the equipment to the works engineer (electrical)

* To act in accordance with instructions from the department supervisor and works engineer (electrical) and use own initiative for action as appropriate.

* To report any hazardous procedures/malpractice’s or unsafe actions/activities to the department supervisor, works engineer (electrical) or foundry manager as appropriate.

Behaviour & Values:

* You must take responsibility for your own actions, working to the company values

* Act as #oneteam

* Be accountable and have a positive attitude

* Establish long lasting working relationships cross functionally

* Have empathy and understanding for colleagues

* Have an understanding of your department and how it fits into the wider business

QHSE:

Your responsibilities are to:

* Work in compliance with our QHSE standards

* Report any defectives or issues relating to H&S

* Consult and follow any procedures or work instructions that are given to you

* Store, handle and dispose of materials correctly (if in doubt, ask) and perform your duties in an environmentally responsible manner

The management recognise the right of all employees to report any activity that may have a detrimental effect upon the environment, the wellbeing of persons in the care of the company and the integrity of product, plant equipment and facilities. We encourage employees to justifiably exercise this right.

Compliance:

Ensure that your department complies with current legislation as communicated from HR, including but not restricted to GDPR.

Please note this job description is an overview of your responsibilities, with tasks being required in line with your day-to-day activities. It is not exhaustive, and you may be asked from time to time to undertake other activities.

It is also your responsibility to ensure that you raise with your manager or HR any relevant changes to your job description.

You will be issued objectives and KPI’s in line with your role from your manager.

Package & Benefits:

* Competitive Salary

* 33 days annual leave which rises with service

* Annual bonus

* 4% pension contribution

* Free workwear

In keeping with our family values, we also provide a number of health and wellbeing opportunities including a cycle to work scheme and access to free on-site health services including flu jabs, eye care and hearing tests. We also host a number of free social events for you and your family